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Do and Don't in China

Thursday, January 13, 2011




China may be changing and growing fast, but it’s still a highly traditional society. Showing respect for local customs will make treveller and the society more pleasant.
Here’s some tips to help you avoid a gaffe.

Do…

  • remove your shoes when entering a Chinese home or temple
  • greet the eldest person in a Chinese family first, as a sign of respect
  • beckon someone by waving them over to you with your palm down. Don’t point or use your finger (this gesture is used for dogs).
  • present things to people with both hands, to show that what you’re offering is the fullest extent of yourself
  • be effusively thankful if someone gives you a gift, then set it aside to open later, to avoid appearing greedy
  • be prepared for random people approaching to you and asking to practice their English
  • keep calm when dealing with officials, especially if tense situations arise. Getting angry or raising your voice will create only an ugly, face-losing situation for all.
  • eat what your host offers and orders, including alcohol; it’s rude to refuse
  • touch your glass below that of the eldest person in the group when toasting – the eldest (aka wise one) holds his/her glass highest
  • fill your companion’s tea cup when it’s empty, especially if your companion is older than you
  • eat all of the rice in your bowl – some Chinese believe it’s bad luck to leave even a single grain behind
  • prepare yourself to see animals treated very differently than you’re used to back home
  • be punctual. Being on time shows respect for others.
  • remember "Gaunxi" or relationship is very important in this society

Don’t…

  • write anything in red ink unless you’re correcting an exam. Red ink is used for letters of protest.
  • leave your chopsticks upright in your bowl or tap your bowl with them
  • point the bottom of your shoes/feet at someone
  • shake your feet, lest you shake away all of your luck.
  • touch someone’s head (it’s sacred)
  • give clocks or books as gifts. The phrase ‘to give a clock’ in Mandarin sounds too much like ‘attend a funeral’ and ‘giving a book’ sounds like ‘delivering defeat.’
  • make out with your beau – limit your PDAs, lovebirds.
  • be offended when asked if you’re married – and if you’re over 30 and single, say yes, lest you be pitied
  • give too much attention to an object someone else has; they may feel obligated to give it to you
  • wear your Free Tibet t-shirt unless you want a LOT of attention
  • freak out if you don’t know what to do. When in doubt, simply watch what the Chinese people do and follow suit.

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